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Euro-Caribbean disco group created by German producer Frank Farian, dominating global charts in the late 1970s with infectious dance hits. Formed in West Germany in 1975, Boney M. featured vocalists Liz Mitchell, Marcia Barrett, Maizie Williams, and dancer Bobby Farrell. The group sold over 100 million records worldwide, scoring iconic hits like 'Daddy Cool', 'Rivers of Babylon', and 'Ma Baker' through Farian's production. Despite lineup changes and legal disputes, they remain disco legends.

• Creator Frank Farian initially recorded all vocals himself (including falsetto female parts) for early hits; the recruited members lip-synced during performances until later recordings.
• Dancer Bobby Farrell didn't sing on most studio tracks—Farian replaced his vocals—leading to Farrell's temporary departure in 1981 amid tensions.
• Farrell died of heart failure in 2010 after a St. Petersburg concert; original member Marcia Barrett battled cancer but survived.
• Two rival touring bands now exist: one led by Liz Mitchell, another by Maizie Williams, following bitter legal fights over the name.